# MedicalCondition

Type name: [MedicalCondition](https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/markup/reference/types/MedicalCondition)

Extends [MedicalEntity](https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/markup/reference/types/MedicalEntity)

| Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| associatedAnatomy | [AnatomicalStructure](https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/markup/reference/types/AnatomicalStructure), [AnatomicalSystem](https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/markup/reference/types/AnatomicalSystem) or [SuperficialAnatomy](https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/markup/reference/types/SuperficialAnatomy) | The anatomy of the underlying organ system or structures associated with this entity. |
| cause | [MedicalCause](https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/markup/reference/types/MedicalCause) | An underlying cause. More specifically, one of the causative agent(s) that are most directly responsible for the pathophysiologic process that eventually results in the occurrence. |
| differentialDiagnosis | [DDxElement](https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/markup/reference/types/DDxElement) | One of a set of differential diagnoses for the condition. Specifically, a closely-related or competing diagnosis typically considered later in the cognitive process whereby this medical condition is distinguished from others most likely responsible for a similar collection of signs and symptoms to reach the most parsimonious diagnosis or diagnoses in a patient. |
| epidemiology | [Text](https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/markup/reference/types/Text) | The characteristics of associated patients, such as age, gender, race etc. |
| expectedPrognosis | [Text](https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/markup/reference/types/Text) | The likely outcome in either the short term or long term of the medical condition. |
| naturalProgression | [Text](https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/markup/reference/types/Text) | The expected progression of the condition if it is not treated and allowed to progress naturally. |
| pathophysiology | [Text](https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/markup/reference/types/Text) | Changes in the normal mechanical, physical, and biochemical functions that are associated with this activity or condition. |
| possibleComplication | [Text](https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/markup/reference/types/Text) | A possible unexpected and unfavorable evolution of a medical condition. Complications may include worsening of the signs or symptoms of the disease, extension of the condition to other organ systems, etc. |
| possibleTreatment | [MedicalTherapy](https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/markup/reference/types/MedicalTherapy) | A possible treatment to address this condition, sign or symptom. |
| primaryPrevention | [MedicalTherapy](https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/markup/reference/types/MedicalTherapy) | A preventative therapy used to prevent an initial occurrence of the medical condition, such as vaccination. |
| riskFactor | [MedicalRiskFactor](https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/markup/reference/types/MedicalRiskFactor) | A modifiable or non-modifiable factor that increases the risk of a patient contracting this condition, e.g. age, coexisting condition. |
| secondaryPrevention | [MedicalTherapy](https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/markup/reference/types/MedicalTherapy) | A preventative therapy used to prevent reoccurrence of the medical condition after an initial episode of the condition. |
| signOrSymptom | [MedicalSignOrSymptom](https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/markup/reference/types/MedicalSignOrSymptom) | A sign or symptom of this condition. Signs are objective or physically observable manifestations of the medical condition while symptoms are the subjective experience of the medical condition. |
| stage | [MedicalConditionStage](https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/markup/reference/types/MedicalConditionStage) | The stage of the condition, if applicable. |
| subtype | [Text](https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/markup/reference/types/Text) | A more specific type of the condition, where applicable, for example 'Type 1 Diabetes', 'Type 2 Diabetes', or 'Gestational Diabetes' for Diabetes. |
| typicalTest | [MedicalTest](https://developers.google.com/workspace/gmail/markup/reference/types/MedicalTest) | A medical test typically performed given this condition. |